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NFL personnel believe Rams, Vikings have discussed Sam Bradford trade

Sam Bradford was en route to a career-year in 2013 before a knee injury cut his season short. (G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

When the offseason began, the St. Louis Rams were adamant about their commitment to starting quarterback Sam Bradford. But as the 2014 NFL draft has neared, that commitment has seemingly waned, with reports suggesting St. Louis is open to drafting a quarterback in the first round.

"There are people in the league who believe there have been discussions with the Vikings. Rams people have denied any conversations whatsoever. The bottom line is if they don't take a quarterback, they're not trading Sam Bradford. There's so much uncertainty in this draft that it'd be difficult to put the horse before the cart ... all these things are tied together.

"The Rams are going to talk to a lot of teams between now and whenever their first pick is, continue to gauge the market."